Welcome to Nova Scotia Branch, UELAC

The Nova Scotia Branch and its members have a common interest in Canadian history, with a strong focus on the United Empire Loyalists, those people who remained loyal to the British during the American Revolution and who came to Canada during and immediately following that war. These refugees represented the largest number of European settlers who came to our land. They caused the split of Nova Scotia into Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Cape Breton, the latter becoming part of Nova Scotia at a later time. They and their descendants made enormous contributions to the development of the province of Nova Scotia we know today. To learn more see On the Loyalist Trail in Nova Scotia

A secondary focus is the genealogy of the Loyalists. To help those who are interested in proving their loyalist descent in order to earn a UE Certificate or Loyalist Descent Certificate which many people frame and display proudly, the Nova Scotia Branch has several members who have developed genealogical expertise and who are willing to direct and assist those who wish to explore their family histories. For assistance please contact Branch Genealogist, Carol Harding, using the address cmharding@bellaliant.net.

Through a Facebook Page , Branch Meetings around the province, special events, displays at and participation in heritage and genealogical events, the Nova Scotia Branch aims to assist interested people and members network and share their interest in history and genealogy.

Whether you live locally or at some distance, as a number of our members do, whether your family is long-time Canadian or newly arrived, join us and share in our rich Canadian heritage.

The Nova Scotia Branch is one of 28 branches of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada. In the following pages - see the Directory to the left - you will find information about the United Empire Loyalists, the Association, our Branch and more. If you have any questions, please contact us.